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The Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods is looking for energetic, fun and caring individuals to help run programs, supervise members, while providing positive and supportive guidance. Even if there are currently no job opening, we still encourage potential applicants to apply as opportunities for employment may arise at anytime. Contact us today for more info!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Program Director – Clubhouse (3117 Prospect Ave, Eureka)

General Description: Under supervision of the Unit Director, the program director is responsible to provide planning, coordinating and implementing activities and programs. A variety of programs are to be provided to include: Character Development and Leadership, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

Responsibilities:

*Maintain respectful communication with members, parents, school personnel, and other staff at all times.

*On-site supervision of the members.

*Maintain positive outlook and attitude with children, and provide constructive feedback on their efforts and progress.

*Plan and implement a minimum of three programs with a minimum of two using Boys & Girls Club curricula.

*Adhere to the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods policies and procedures.

*Assist children in conflict resolution skills, and how to accept responsibility for their actions.

*Maintain positive discipline and safety procedures at all times.

*Help maintain a clean facility, making sure children clean up after activities. Never leave a mess after an activity!

*Assist with calling parents concerning discipline whether on a positive or a negative note, or talking with parents when they pick-up members.

*Maintain two programming boards.

*Provide guidance in problem-solving with the program assistants.

*Assist with supervision of programs and activities when necessary.

*Maintain fairness and equality with all members at all times–

NO SPECIAL TREATMENT

*Additional duties as assigned by Unit Director.

Skills required:

*Ability to listen, to have patience, and to create a positive atmosphere with children, parents, school personnel, and other staff.

*Ability to organize groups of children in both play activities and core programming areas.

*Knowledge of child development issues and individual personal issues of each member.

*Knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation skills.

*Knowing how to allow members to resolve problems, and when it is appropriate for an adult/staff to step in.

*The ability to provide guidance in a positive atmosphere for problem-solving with the program assistants.

*The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

*The ability to supervise program assistants when necessary.

*The ability to be non-biased in interaction with members.

Experience / Education required:

*Completion of two years of college, with a preference of study in child development, education, recreation, and sociology or psychology. Extensive experience in the child development field will be considered as equivalent.

*At least one year of experience working with groups of children in a supervised setting.

*Preference for work experience with low-income, disadvantaged children.

*Demonstrated experience in planning and implementation of youth programs.

Wage / Benefits:
This position will start at $ 13.25 per hour for a maximum of 30 hours a week during the academic school year. The position requires availability during after-school hours (1:30pm-6:30pm) Monday through Friday.

The Boys & Girls Club is looking for two energetic, fun and caring individuals to help run program, supervise members, while providing positive and supportive guidance. They will need to be flexible and able to work Monday-Friday from 1:30-6 pm. The job description is below:

The Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods
Program Assistant

General Description: Under supervision of the Unit Director, the Program Assistant is responsible to provide planning, coordination and implementation of activities and programs. A variety of programs are provided to include: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

Responsibilities
*On-Site supervision of the members.
*Maintain positive outlook and attitude with children, and provide constructive feedback on their efforts and progress.
*Plan and implement interesting activities using Boys &Girls Club core program areas as a guide.
*Adhere to the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods policies & procedures.
*Assist children in building conflict resolution skills and learning to accept responsibility for their actions.
*Maintain positive discipline and safety procedures at all times.
*Maintain respectful communication with members, parents, school personnel, and other staff.
*Help maintain a clean facility–making sure children clean up after activities.
Never leave a mess after an activity!
*Additional duties as assigned by Unit Director.

Skills required:
*Ability to listen, to demonstrate patience, and create a positive atmosphere with children.
*Ability to organize group play activities.
*Knowledge of child development issues.
*Knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation skills.
*Knowledge of appropriate-age games, recreation, and fine arts.
*The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

Experience / Education required:
*Completion of high school education.

Wage / Benefits:
This position will start at $ 12.25 per hour for a maximum of 24 hours a week during the academic school year. The position requires availability during after-school hours (1:30pm-6:30pm) Monday through Friday.